Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Cocoa Beach

The Space Coast's flagship beach — 5 miles of Atlantic sand within sight of Kennedy Space Center rocket launches. The Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop define the local identity. Surfable, family-friendly, and the place to watch a SpaceX launch from the water.

Today's Conditions

Mixed conditions today.

Thunderstorms · 78°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
37% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

35 /100

28 Swim

53 Sunbathe

29 Walk

35 Fish

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.5 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8721604 · Observed 0.43 ft · Predicted -0.10 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

91°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 15 mph

SSE

Rain

37%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

90°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

5:50 PM

3.4 ft · in 3.1h

Wave Height

1.3 ft

4s · SE swell

Water Quality

Clean

64 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 8mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ747)

The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Mainland Southern Brevard — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
FLZ159 Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, n/a

NWS SRF · MLB · Issued Jun 25, 10:00 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

8:23 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
5:00 AM	High	2.4 ft
11:03 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
5:50 PM	High	3.4 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

91°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

37%

Fri Jun 26

90°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

Sat Jun 27

90°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

21%

Sun Jun 28

91°

Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 29

91°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

43%

Tue Jun 30

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

47%

Wed Jul 1

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 37% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Minor

2:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Major

8:50 AM - 10:50 AM

Minor

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid public lots near the Pier; metered street parking on A1A.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Amenities

lifeguardspierrestaurantsrestroomsshowerssurf shop

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cocoa Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Cocoa Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Cocoa Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).

Is there an entry fee at Cocoa Beach?

Entry to Cocoa Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Cocoa Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cocoa Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Cocoa Beach?

Amenities at Cocoa Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, surf shop.

When is the water warmest at Cocoa Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Cocoa Beach located?

Cocoa Beach is in Brevard County, FL, at 401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.